A researcher discovers a mutation in the promoter region of a gene that increases the rate of transcription and increases its ability to do its job. What type of mutation is this? Loss of function Gain of function Silent mutation Frameshift mutation

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A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.